The July 2020 Allure Beauty Box: See All the Product Samples You Could Get This Month
Here's the lowdown on how to subscribe to Allure's print edition for more beauty routines, recommendations, and features.
If you subscribe today for only $15, every month you'll get:
A box of 5-7 Allure-approved products curated by our beauty editors
Discount codes for up to 35% off beauty products
A mini magazine filled with editor tips on how to use the products.
Plus, for a limited time, new members will get a Natasha Denona Eyeshadow for FREE!
Now check out Allure editor reviews for each product you could find in your box this month:
1/12NEW MEMBER GIFT: Natasha Denona Eyeshadow
"This single shadow is just one of those products you want everywhere, it's that throw-in-your-bag shadow. All the shades can help you turn a look from day-to-night. I recently applied mine in the morning and by the end of the night it was still intact and needed no touching up — that's thanks to the high pigments in this shadow and all of Natasha Denona's shadows. They provide full, rich, and intense color that won't fade out."
— Angela Trakoshis, digital assistant beauty editor
2/12Sunday Riley ICE Ceramide Moisturizing Cream
"If you could bottle glowy, dewy radiance, you’d arrive at this moisturizer from Sunday Riley. On first glance, it reminds me of icing because it’s thick and smells like vanilla, but this cream melts into skin as fast as a serum. It’s really good at hydrating dry complexions, even the rough, scaly spots — the formula is loaded with ceramides, which strengthen the physical barrier that keeps moisture in the skin. Last summer, I packed it for a trip to Belize. After two days on the ocean, I was dry and worried I’d become as flaky as a croissant. I covered my face and shoulders with this stuff and it worked quickly to nourish my skin and bring it back to homeostasis. These days, I’m primarily using it at night because it can be a little heavy under foundation. But as the final skin-care step before bed, it’s, well, the icing on top."
— Devon Abelman, digital beauty editor
**Your box will only include either Sunday Riley OR one of the Dr. Jart+ skin-care products.
3/12Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
"If you run a Google image search on “glass skin,” your screen will be flooded with pictures of complexions so glowy they’re almost reflective. That seemed a tall order for me, a person whose skin has a sheen more like aluminum foil than glass. But I’m pleased to report that this serum has given my stressed-looking complexion the extra oomph it needed to be dewy. I noticed an immediate glow and plumping effect, thanks to hyaluronic acid in the blend. My skin probably still isn’t radiant enough to go viral for its reflective power, but it does look the healthiest and happiest it has in awhile — and I’ll take that over regrams any day."
— Dianna Mazzone, senior beauty editor
Allure Beauty Box members get 10% off a full-size version of this serum.
4/12Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen**
"Before NYC was on lockdown, I boarded a flight to Florida for a nice weekend getaway. Months later, I’m still in the Sunshine State — and need to get serious about sunscreen, which I’ve never been the best about wearing every day. But this one has changed me. The formula is light, not greasy; it’s got zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to create a physical barrier that’s safe for sensitive skin; and it dries down glowy without leaving a Casper-like cast. Whether I’m going on my daily walk or sitting by the window with my laptop, I’ll never be tempted to skip sunscreen again."
— Angela Trakoshis, digital assistant beauty editor
**Your box will only include either Sunday Riley OR one of the Dr. Jart+ skin-care products.
5/12Dr. Jart+ Tiger Grass Calming Gel Cream**
"My skin tends to be fickle and prone to irritation, especially lately (perhaps it’s all the pandemic-related stress manifesting on my face). In the past couple of months, I’ve experienced an inexplicable mixture of dry spots and oily patches, mere centimeters away from each other. I’m also dealing with redness unlike anything I’ve had before. This gel-cream is what I’m using to manage it all. The formula includes Dr. Jart’s signature tiger grass, which helps with inflammation. And because the gel-cream has been hydrating my dry patches without over-moisturizing oily spots, it’s become a twice-a-day essential for calming my skin."
— Rosemary Donahue, wellness editor
**Your box will only include either Sunday Riley OR one of the Dr. Jart+ skin-care products.
6/12OSEA Ocean Cleanse
"My skin is on the dry side, so the wrong face wash can leave my face uncomfortably tight, red, and in need of a thick moisturizer. But I’ve also got new oily patches on my chin and forehead that need something stronger than my usual cleansing routine, so I gave Osea Ocean Cleanser — with a mix of hydrating and clarifying oils — a go. It neutralized oil on my T-zone, hydrated my dry cheeks, and left my skin glowing (it contains lactic acid, a gentle exfoliator). I loved how the gel melted into a silky foam and had a refreshing, citrusy scent — and its cooling sensation was much appreciated after a sweaty run or a long, stuffy day in front of my laptop."
— Taylor Shea, editorial business manager
Allure Beauty Box members get $15 off an order of $90 or more at oseamalibu.com
7/12LAPCOS Daily Skin Mask Charcoal
"A lot of charcoal detox masks leave your face downright thirsty. They’re often too much for my skin, but this is the rare one that I don’t have to follow with hyaluronic acid. This sheet mask pulls dirt out of pores with charcoal powder, but it’s also soaked in a serum that balances clarifying ingredients (salicylic acid, tea tree oil) with hydrating ones (sodium hyaluronate). After peeling it off, the pores on my nose — which seem to be perpetually packed with dirt — were barely visible. My complexion looked brighter, and my face felt hydrated, not parched."
— Jessica Cruel, features director
Allure Beauty Box members get a free Charcoal Exfoliating & Cleansing Pad when shopping at lapcosusa.com.
8/12Beautaniq Beauty Butter Lip & Cheek Balm in Peach Blush
"Blush is the unsung hero of my makeup bag. It can make everything better — in seconds. That is, if you find the right formula and apply it strategically so skin appears sun-kissed, not sunburned. When I apply this Beautaniq balm to my cheekbones and outward to my hairline, the vibrant peach warms up my fair skin as if I’ve spent the day at the beach (without all the UV exposure). I also layer the sheer-but-buildable formula on my lips. The long list of moisturizing oils — apricot, coconut, grapeseed, and pomegranate — keeps my lips soft, never sticky. To finish, I apply the tint across my eyelids for a subtle wink of color. For those of you keeping track, that’s a full monochromatic makeup look using just one product. No matter where you decide to put this balm, the result is the same: a fresh, hydrated flush."
— Paige Stables, beauty editor
Allure Beauty Box members get 25% off at beautaniqbeauty.com.
9/12Avarelle Acne Cover Patches
"If you're not interested in taking acne medication (or if you're on it and still getting breakouts), California-based and board-certified dermatologist, Melanie Palm says to look for something soothing, for a gentle hydrocolloid dressing with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories to tame cystic lesions with ingredients like tea tree oil or calendula oil, like these Avarelle Acne Cover Patches."
— Audrey Noble, Allure Contributor
Allure Beauty Box members get access to a 20% off discount code on avarelle.com.
10/12Allure Beauty Box - Version 1
The products in your box are based on your member history to ensure that you don't receive the same product more than once. In this version, the subscriber will receive the Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen instead of the Dr. Jart+ Tiger Grass Calming Gel Cream.
11/12Allure Beauty Box - Version 2
The products in your box are based on your member history to ensure that you don't receive the same product more than once. In this version, the subscriber will receive the Dr. Jart+ Tiger Grass Calming Gel Cream instead of the Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen .
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